Telescopic Lift Truck Safety Training

LOCATIONS

We provide on-site course delivery in Fort McMurray (and area plant sites), Edmonton (and area), Calgary, Saskatoon and Red Deer. Our instructors come to your location to deliver the course equipped with all the necessary materials and computer equipment. Clients need to provide the training facility which must be equipped with power, an operational telescopic lift truck, and enough space to conduct the practical exercises using the telescopic lift truck.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course is approximately 6-8 hours in duration and includes an instructor led presentation, practical exercises, class discussion, DVD/Video presentation, written knowledge test, and practical exam.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of the training program, you will be knowledgeable and/or demonstrate proficiency in:

Legislation and Standards

Hazard Assessment, Elimination, and Control

Procedures and Work Practices

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Inspecting the path of travel

Weather Considerations

Minimum Safe Approach Distance (MSAD)

Types of Lift Trucks

Hazard Designations

Choosing the right Lift Truck

Lift Truck Stability (Stability Triangle)

Load Capacity

Determining Load Weight

Operating the Lift Truck – Best Practices

Load Control

Refueling / Recharging

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE

N/A

TESTING

Workers must achieve at least 80% on the theory and practical exams in order to pass the course.